The prostate gland is a small, walnut-sized gland surrounding the urethra. It weighs approximately 20 grams.

What does the prostate do? It actually has two jobs. The first is to help control the flow of urine. The second is to provide the alkaline medium that helps make up seminal fluid. Is all of this important to know?

Our body’s responsibility is making sure that it does its job in keeping us healthy. Our responsibility to our body then, is to take care of it; eat right, exercise, and see our health care professional when necessary. Therefore, the answer is YES, it is important to know the intricacies of the prostate.

There are specific nutrients identified as being helpful in maintaining prostate health.